Driver (LICA 3)

Result of ServiceThe goal of this job function is to provide driver services, maintain vehicles, and assist with administrative operations for the Trade for Jobs Uganda initiative. Work LocationKampala, Uganda Expected durationOne year, with possibility of extension Duties and ResponsibilitiesBACKGROUND: Trade for Jobs Uganda is a five-year initiative (2025–2030) co-led by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Trade Centre (ITC), with funding from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). Using a market systems approach, the project leverages trade as a driver for decent job creation and income generation for women and men living in poverty in Uganda, by strengthening two high-potential sectors: dairy and tourism. The project will build toward national objectives and priorities on developing the production, productivity and value addition of both sectors, as outlined in the National Development Plan (NDP) IV (2025/26-2029/30). It intends to do this for the project beneficiaries – women and men living in poverty, through: • Strengthening regional and global trade of dairy products and tourism services, with a focus on micro enterprises and SMEs. • Supporting private sector development for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), including through value addition, diversification, enhancing competitiveness, and improving the business environment. • Engaging with Swedish companies to leverage their expertise, services, products and private investment potential. The project will adopt a market systems approach as it is an approach that focuses on delivering long-term sustainable impact at scale. The approach is analysis-focused, partner driven, and driven by evidence-based adaptation. RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direct supervision of the ITC Trade for Jobs Uganda Project Manager and in close coordination with the Trade for Jobs Uganda Deputy Team Lead, the Driver will perform the following duties: • Drive vehicles safely for the transport of authorized personnel. • Meet officials and visitors at the airport including assisting, where necessary, with protocol, visa and customs formalities. Deal effectively and tactfully with officials and visitors. • Deliver and collect mail and documents and other items • Ensure proper use of vehicle and accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and documentation. • Ensure proper day-to-day maintenance of assigned vehicles through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes and water levels, car washing, etc. to always keep the vehicle clean and in good running condition. • Ensure availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit and other MOSS-compliant equipment, and necessary spare parts in assigned vehicles. • Inform the supervisor in a timely manner of (re)registration and insurance procedures for all the office vehicles. • Keep updated of the security situation, risk and inform office for alternatives. • Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident. • Assist with filing, photocopying and maintaining stores. Perform data entry duties. • Perform other duties as may be assigned. Copyright: The personnel has to ensure that s/he has obtained the necessary permissions with regard to intellectual property rights required to perform his/her services under this consultancy contract and for the subsequent dissemination by ITC in any form. Documentary proof is to be submitted to ITC. Should any license fee be due for the use of copyrighted materials of third parties, the Consultant shall request the prior written permission from ITC. S/he has further to ensure to obtain accreditation to event(s), if required. Qualifications/special skillsEDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent is required. A valid driver’s license is required. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two years of work experience as a driver with a safe driving record is required. Note: A university degree may be accepted in lieu of the years of relevant experience. Experience working with technical cooperation projects is desirable. Experience working with UN Common System offices, field missions, embassies, ministries, consulates, other international organizations, or NGOs is desirable is desirable COMPETENCIES: ITC core values: Professionalism, Integrity, Respect for Diversity: Professionalism: Knowledge of driving rules and regulations. Knowledge of the area and the current condition of roads and highways, security and safety awareness; familiarity with frequently traveled routes and routines of the more senior staff or the officers. Ability to undertake minor vehicle repair. Ability to lift and carry mailbags and boxes. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Able to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client. LanguagesFluency in English is required. Knowledge of any other language(s) spoken in Uganda is an asset. Additional InformationThis contract will be administered on behalf of ITC by UNOPS. This vacancy is open for locally residing nationals of Uganda. Applicants must be authorized to work in the duty station where the position is located. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.